“Leek will appeal to cricket fans from the Staffordshire Moorlands and Stoke-on-Trent as well as areas of Derbyshire, particularly Ashbourne, Buxton and the Peak District, all of whom I hope will come out in support of the match.

“Having played matches at Highfield before, we know facilities and infrastructure are in place to host a very successful match-day operation.

“It promises to be a great day for cricket supporters and their families.”

Leek Cricket Club Chairman Brian Mellor said: “It’s a pleasure to host county cricket at Highfield and we’re looking forward to the opportunity of doing so again this summer.

“It will be a real treat for our members and the local community to see Derbyshire’s title-winners, plus new signing Shivnarine Chanderpaul, in action at our venue.”